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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

D Pull the lever toward you.

D Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can

leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

Содержание 2001 LeSabre

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Страница 2: ...tire change Emergency towing 1 800 252 1112 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency 1 800 252 1112 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Court...

Страница 4: ...rors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Auxiliary Power Outlets OnStar System If Equipped Sunroof Option HomeLink Transmitter If Equipped Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information...

Страница 5: ...g a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting...

Страница 6: ...Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintena...

Страница 7: ...it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty...

Страница 8: ...otors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell...

Страница 9: ...d a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that c...

Страница 10: ...thing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read ot...

Страница 11: ...ave to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIEL...

Страница 12: ...Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 For a More Detailed Loo...

Страница 13: ...Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 20 Air Bag S...

Страница 14: ...ke you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Pull up on the control bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to wh...

Страница 15: ...Push the vertical control forward to bring the seat to a more upright position Push it rearward to recline the seatback See Reclining Front Seatbacks later in this section Power Lumbar Control If Equi...

Страница 16: ...he exit position set will be for the most recently selected driving position 1 or 2 Please note that mirror and lumbar positions will not be stored or recalled for the exit position To recall your mem...

Страница 17: ...slightly higher temperature The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on The heating elements in the seats automatically turn off when the vehicle s ignition is turned off Reclini...

Страница 18: ...this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The bel...

Страница 19: ...some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not...

Страница 20: ...kle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a...

Страница 21: ...1 9 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat onwheels Put someone on it...

Страница 22: ...1 10 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Страница 23: ...nt panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts...

Страница 24: ...ey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up...

Страница 25: ...hich restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here...

Страница 26: ...he belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under...

Страница 27: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase inju...

Страница 28: ...ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cau...

Страница 29: ...be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too...

Страница 30: ...sted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it...

Страница 31: ...n it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously inju...

Страница 32: ...back all the way and start again If your vehicle has a center passenger position be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fu...

Страница 33: ...ful air bags have provided in the past The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued...

Страница 34: ...g system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this...

Страница 35: ...The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is...

Страница 36: ...ar Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering and don t let seat covers block the inflati...

Страница 37: ...air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in...

Страница 38: ...ir bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bags What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickl...

Страница 39: ...system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the fron...

Страница 40: ...or up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it...

Страница 41: ...t To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety...

Страница 42: ...ey can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt All three rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properl...

Страница 43: ...make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the...

Страница 44: ...d cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if...

Страница 45: ...installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety bel...

Страница 46: ...lastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elast...

Страница 47: ...vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact...

Страница 48: ...uch until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will su...

Страница 49: ...are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatibl...

Страница 50: ...nfants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A yo...

Страница 51: ...restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surfac...

Страница 52: ...urfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positione...

Страница 53: ...aps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type...

Страница 54: ...forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat CAUTIO...

Страница 55: ...e child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States so...

Страница 56: ...structions say Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if i...

Страница 57: ...he child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the r...

Страница 58: ...If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different...

Страница 59: ...in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restr...

Страница 60: ...le the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to s...

Страница 61: ...knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the veh...

Страница 62: ...elt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal...

Страница 63: ...ce or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward...

Страница 64: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the...

Страница 65: ...frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and ha...

Страница 66: ...2 22 Ignition Positions 2 24 Starting Your Engine 2 25 Engine Coolant Heater Option 2 26 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 29 Parking Brake 2 30 Shifting Into PARK P 2 33 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 33 Pa...

Страница 67: ...cle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially...

Страница 68: ...dow will lower automatically To stop the window from lowering pull the AUTO control again To partially open the window pull the AUTO control back slightly To raise the window hold the AUTO control for...

Страница 69: ...le with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don...

Страница 70: ...ed you must purchase this key from your dealer The key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any ne...

Страница 71: ...cle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways t...

Страница 72: ...ll lock And every time you stop and move the shift lever into PARK P the doors will unlock If someone needs to get out while you re not in PARK P have that person use the manual door lock control or p...

Страница 73: ...ode for the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center DIC you must progra...

Страница 74: ...ture off repeat the previous procedure This procedure only changes the mode for the transmitter used to change this setting The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter If your ve...

Страница 75: ...Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from the inside Then get out and close the door Or you may also use the button with the lock symbol...

Страница 76: ...rainy or snowy weather D Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D Check to determine if...

Страница 77: ...cle with a key Personal Choice Features The following list of features that are available on your vehicle can be programmed to each driver s preference for each of the transmitters D Automatic Door Lo...

Страница 78: ...h if the manual parking lamps are on To change to another mode do the following 1 Close all the doors and turn the ignition on Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure 2 Press and hold LOCK on...

Страница 79: ...mitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it See your dealer to have additional transmitters matched to your vehicle Battery Repl...

Страница 80: ...coin counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Remove and replace the...

Страница 81: ...Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside insert th...

Страница 82: ...l However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it With the ignition off...

Страница 83: ...ver s D Give the valet key to the valet Then take the master key with you Content Theft Deterrent If Equipped Your vehicle may have a content theft deterrent alarm system With this system the SECURITY...

Страница 84: ...set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with your key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitt...

Страница 85: ...try Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause u...

Страница 86: ...r Step 2 repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver s key Then continue with Step 3 To program the new key do the following 1 Insert the current driver s key black in color in the ignition an...

Страница 87: ...linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index...

Страница 88: ...OCK if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not running RUN D This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch This is also the positio...

Страница 89: ...ry to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it doesn t st...

Страница 90: ...vehicle above the headlamp assembly 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of exten...

Страница 91: ...the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine runni...

Страница 92: ...ift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NE...

Страница 93: ...THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B D When driving on hilly winding roads D When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears D When going down a steep hill SECOND 2 This position giv...

Страница 94: ...r pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake peda...

Страница 95: ...parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section explains what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle...

Страница 96: ...ke 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Pull the lever toward you D Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can le...

Страница 97: ...ift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift you...

Страница 98: ...he shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF Open and close the driver s door to turn off the retained...

Страница 99: ...ing into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the en...

Страница 100: ...lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer...

Страница 101: ...ow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change If your vehicle is equipped with the Head Up Display HUD an arrow will also appear in the display area to indi...

Страница 102: ...it When the high beams are on this light located on the instrument panel will also be on If your vehicle is equipped with the Head Up Display HUD an arrow will also appear in the display area to indic...

Страница 103: ...useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until i...

Страница 104: ...sitivity levels within the delay area The delay position closest to OFF MIST is the lowest sensitivity setting level one This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes You ca...

Страница 105: ...your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control The controls to operate the cruise control are located on the...

Страница 106: ...ns allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a butto...

Страница 107: ...nd the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed D Press the RESUME ACCEL button Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the button To increase your speed i...

Страница 108: ...he downhill slope you may not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control D Step lightly on the brake pedal or D press th...

Страница 109: ...on At night if the ignition key is turned to RUN the brightness of this lighting can be adjusted using the instrument panel intensity brightness control The radio and climate control displays will al...

Страница 110: ...lamp system when you need it Cornering Lamps If Equipped The cornering lamps are designed to turn on when you signal a turn This will provide more lighting when cornering Twilight SentinelR Twilight S...

Страница 111: ...the Twilight Sentinel feature to deactivate If it becomes dark again the parking lamps will have to be turned on again If the parking lamps are already on they will have to be turned off then back on...

Страница 112: ...ter the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for approximately 40 seconds The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transm...

Страница 113: ...his procedure 2 Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch throughout this procedure All the doors will lock 3 Press the instant alarm on the transmitter Perimeter lighting remains on at this t...

Страница 114: ...ted seats if equipped and engine cooling fans If your vehicle s battery remains in a heavy discharge condition for a long period of time the blower fan rear defogger heated seats and heated mirrors wi...

Страница 115: ...er to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on...

Страница 116: ...pped with OnStar controls To turn off automatic dimming press OFF or the on off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active Ele...

Страница 117: ...on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the compass heading Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not s...

Страница 118: ...ce your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold COMPASS or the on off button f...

Страница 119: ...ou have the Memory Seat and Mirrors feature the passenger s outside rearview mirror includes a tilt down feature that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE R This feature assists the driver with...

Страница 120: ...Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box To open lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door Front Storage Armrest You may have a fold down armrest between the fro...

Страница 121: ...up and out NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable objects into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire To use a lighter push the center a...

Страница 122: ...he ashtray The power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with the equipment you i...

Страница 123: ...er will locate your vehicle and assess the situation If necessary the advisor will alert the nearest emergency service provider Call ANSWER END Button Use this button to answer a call If you are recei...

Страница 124: ...cation For vehicle breakdowns press the OnStar button An advisor will contact the appropriate help D Remote Diagnostics If an instrument panel light comes on the center can perform a check of the engi...

Страница 125: ...available when the vehicle is within the operating range of a cellular provider D subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions such as severe weather or topographical conditions such as mou...

Страница 126: ...s the glass panel closes it will open slightly towards the vent position to provide a better seal The sunshade can only be closed by hand Press and release the switch rearward to the second position t...

Страница 127: ...st accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void auth...

Страница 128: ...cates that the HomeLink Transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the indicator light starts to flash rapidly If you have trouble programming the HomeLink Transmitter make sure that yo...

Страница 129: ...r motor head unit must be trained to the HomeLink Transmitter Rolling Code Programming If Equipped If you have not previously programmed the hand held transmitter to the HomeLink Transmitter see Progr...

Страница 130: ...recognize the HomeLink Transmitter You may either use the HomeLink Transmitter or the hand held transmitter to open the garage door If after following these instructions you still have problems traini...

Страница 131: ...2 66 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Страница 132: ...ipped C Turn Signal Multifunction Lever D Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped E Hazard Warning Flashers F Instrument Panel Cluster G Traction Control Button If Equipped H Exterior Lamps I Head Up Disp...

Страница 133: ...w how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters which include...

Страница 134: ...2 69 Cluster with Tachometer United States version shown Canada similar...

Страница 135: ...tal of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odom...

Страница 136: ...ts work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a proble...

Страница 137: ...dy If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the a...

Страница 138: ...two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your...

Страница 139: ...e anti lock brake system the light s will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on...

Страница 140: ...the end of the gearshift lever the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index fo...

Страница 141: ...n Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is i...

Страница 142: ...ion Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This...

Страница 143: ...t The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle...

Страница 144: ...take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare t...

Страница 145: ...can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on and stay on if your vehicle has certain non emission related problems These problems may not be ob...

Страница 146: ...ou still have a little fuel left but you need to get more fuel right away Here are some things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage D At the service station the...

Страница 147: ...l then perform a status check and display any messages if a problem is detected If there are no problems detected the display will return to the mode selected by that driver the last time the ignition...

Страница 148: ...remaining in the fuel tank The RESET button does not function in this mode D GAGE INFO Use this button to display oil pressure oil life coolant temperature tire pressure and battery information Press...

Страница 149: ...fe monitor To reset the Oil Life System Index see Oil Life System or Engine Oil When to Change in the Index Press the GAGE INFO button until TIRE PRESSURE appears in the display TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL i...

Страница 150: ...from the DIC display SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM 54 If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system If you see this message tr...

Страница 151: ...ersonal choice settings displayed on the DIC are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter was pre programmed to belong to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 and...

Страница 152: ...l still be retained even without passing through each of the features In order for your personal choices to save you must press RESET after making your selections If you happen to move past a selectio...

Страница 153: ...g 1 Move the arrow on the display between the selections by pressing the ENG MET button 2 Once you have made your selection press the RESET button and your choice will be retained in memory See Automa...

Страница 154: ...once when locking your vehicle D If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and ON for HORN FEEDBACK your horn will chirp when all doors are unlocked and when locking your vehicle D If you choose ON for KE...

Страница 155: ...hoice and move on to the next personal choice feature Memory Seat Recall This feature recalls the position of your seat When this feature is active the memory seat and mirror positions will be recalle...

Страница 156: ...displays the DRIVER ID as identified by the DIC If this feature is ON the DRIVER ID will be displayed every time the ignition is turned on If the DRIVER ID is OFF the DRIVER ID can be displayed by pr...

Страница 157: ...ter Be sure to continue scanning your displays controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD If you never look at your instrument panel you may not see something importan...

Страница 158: ...ere you have the HUD dimmer control set 2 Adjust the seat to your driving position Slide the image height adjuster control all the way up raising the image as far as possible 3 Now push the image heig...

Страница 159: ...D lens spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Gently wipe and dry the HUD lens Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens to avoid cleaner leaking inside the unit If the ignition is on and...

Страница 160: ...quipped 3 13 Audio Systems 3 13 Setting the Clock 3 14 AM FM Stereo 3 16 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 20 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Eq...

Страница 161: ...ined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle After the button with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed and the ignition is in RUN the climate control will adjust to...

Страница 162: ...t will flash three times to let you know this is not allowed VENT This setting directs outside air through the middle instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT...

Страница 163: ...EV This setting directs warm air to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor is on in this mode Dual Automatic ComforTempt Climate Control If Equ...

Страница 164: ...dicators in the display Mode Controls Press the AIR FLOW button to deliver air through the floor middle or windshield outlets The system will stay in the selected mode until the AUTO button is pushed...

Страница 165: ...old the current airflow direction and the comfort setting Press the AIR FLOW up or down button again to change the direction of the airflow If the AIR FLOW up button is selected while in the FRONT def...

Страница 166: ...C until the ignition is turned off then the system will return back to the previously selected mode Deselecting the RECIRC button will also turn off the RECIRC function RECIRC can be selected in all m...

Страница 167: ...or cool use BI LEV to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets On days like these the sun may adequately warm your upper body but your lower body may not be...

Страница 168: ...ng and Defrosting If you have the electronic touch system adjust the TEMPERATURE lever toward WARM and the FAN lever toward HIGH If you have the Dual Automatic ComforTempt system use the FRONT button...

Страница 169: ...the defogger will turn off automatically If you need additional warming time push the button again The system will then operate for five minutes before going off by itself Do not attach a temporary ve...

Страница 170: ...e button a blue indicator light will come on If the passenger control has been turned on it can be turned off by pressing the OFF button on the main system once Pressing the OFF button a second time w...

Страница 171: ...r reducing the chance of fogging your windows D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle D When the engine idles for a long time the...

Страница 172: ...ned to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate al...

Страница 173: ...press the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press the AM FM button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Tur...

Страница 174: ...ations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning The radio will not stop at a pre...

Страница 175: ...splay flashes If you press the knob when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your...

Страница 176: ...tions for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning The radio will not stop at a pres...

Страница 177: ...er Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error D E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the...

Страница 178: ...ange the side of the tape that is playing D 6 Press this button to reduce background noise The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you press the button Dolby Noise Reduction is m...

Страница 179: ...you want then hold the button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch betwe...

Страница 180: ...eption the radio will not stop at the preset station AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on...

Страница 181: ...ide of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cas...

Страница 182: ...double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Lab...

Страница 183: ...you want then hold the button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch betwe...

Страница 184: ...eption the radio will not stop at the preset station AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on...

Страница 185: ...If the disc comes out it could be that D E20 The disc is upside down D E20 It is dirty scratched or wet D E20 There s too much moisture in the air Wait about an hour and try again If any error occurs...

Страница 186: ...n to change to the disc function when the radio is on When a disc is inserted the disc will play until you press AM FM Then the disc will stop playing and the radio will play Press SOURCE again to pla...

Страница 187: ...he SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station...

Страница 188: ...you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings de...

Страница 189: ...be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly D E11 The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t...

Страница 190: ...Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Your c...

Страница 191: ...to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the RECALL button unti...

Страница 192: ...can play a compact disc Each of the 12 trays holds one disc Slide the button on the top of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays Load the trays from top to bottom placing a disc on the tray...

Страница 193: ...the way to the right When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one and a half minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To ej...

Страница 194: ...ly close the door to restore normal operation If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number other than the error c...

Страница 195: ...e is heard While elapsed time is showing CD TIME will appear on the display SEEK Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you press it mor...

Страница 196: ...er The settings can also be changed by pressing one of the MEMORY buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver s door until you hear two beeps When changes are made the new settings will be saved for the driv...

Страница 197: ...a lower radio station The sound will mute while seeking When playing a cassette tape or a compact disc press SEEK to hear the next selection AM FM Press this button to choose AM FM1 or FM2 SCAN Press...

Страница 198: ...io This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls charging the phone s battery or simply having the phone on This interference is described as an increased level of static while list...

Страница 199: ...nts direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your...

Страница 200: ...ld EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure t...

Страница 201: ...overed by your warranty If when you turn on your rear window defogger you hear static on your radio station it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged If this is true the grid line must...

Страница 202: ...ving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System If Equipped 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and...

Страница 203: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goi...

Страница 204: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Bu...

Страница 205: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we...

Страница 206: ...in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that perso...

Страница 207: ...you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three se...

Страница 208: ...et harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake ped...

Страница 209: ...e wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver cou...

Страница 210: ...at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel sp...

Страница 211: ...control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To t...

Страница 212: ...tor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding...

Страница 213: ...apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depend...

Страница 214: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or...

Страница 215: ...rs are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the b...

Страница 216: ...m is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way...

Страница 217: ...Drive defensively D Don t drink and drive D Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more spac...

Страница 218: ...When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Ke...

Страница 219: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to...

Страница 220: ...is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplani...

Страница 221: ...y to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and...

Страница 222: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Страница 223: ...ou have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close t...

Страница 224: ...Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starti...

Страница 225: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ven...

Страница 226: ...ll slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You wo...

Страница 227: ...a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be dri...

Страница 228: ...out freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with...

Страница 229: ...behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it...

Страница 230: ...is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect ther...

Страница 231: ...icle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle...

Страница 232: ...on t carry more than 176 lbs 80 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it ca...

Страница 233: ...properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may als...

Страница 234: ...ilering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police D Consider using a sway control Y...

Страница 235: ...Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer...

Страница 236: ...of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have t...

Страница 237: ...s All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer lighting system can be accessed at the driver s side rear lamp connector This connector is located under the carpet on the rear corner of the...

Страница 238: ...bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and i...

Страница 239: ...still working Your vehicle has bulb warning lights When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle s lighting system its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of your lamps goes ou...

Страница 240: ...ailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheel...

Страница 241: ...ulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling syst...

Страница 242: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 10 Cooling System 5 18 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 18 Chan...

Страница 243: ...signal lamps flash on and off It is located on top of the steering column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn the flashers of...

Страница 244: ...ain gas that can explode or ignite D They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could resu...

Страница 245: ...saxle in PARK P and a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn of...

Страница 246: ...gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR batt...

Страница 247: ...tive or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Also don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery CAUTION Fans or other moving engin...

Страница 248: ...e other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Now start the vehicle with the good batter...

Страница 249: ...y 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the negative terminal on the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red...

Страница 250: ...st open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or c...

Страница 251: ...ft to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 mi...

Страница 252: ...e at or above the FULL COLD mark if the engine is hot the coolant level should be at FULL HOT If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else i...

Страница 253: ...y aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean dr...

Страница 254: ...t engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COL...

Страница 255: ...ey are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait...

Страница 256: ...ap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop...

Страница 257: ...up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back o...

Страница 258: ...diator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pr...

Страница 259: ...under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next p...

Страница 260: ...tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 1 Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk 2 Lift and remove the cover 3 Remove the spare tire See Compact Spare...

Страница 261: ...the jack A and the wheel wrench B Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps 1 If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover that hides the wheel nuts remove the center cover by using the fl...

Страница 262: ...the caps snugly with the wheel wrench then continue one quarter turn to secure plastic caps When reinstalling the wheel cover carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover Rem...

Страница 263: ...eight inches 20 cm back from the front wheel well The rear notch is three inches 8 cm forward from the rear wheel well The notches are accessible through openings in the plastic trim at the bottom of...

Страница 264: ...jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before rai...

Страница 265: ...s but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could...

Страница 266: ...ew GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pul...

Страница 267: ...sion loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following...

Страница 268: ...n loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram A Wrench B Jack C Jack Container D Retainer E Spare Tire Cover...

Страница 269: ...ling or removing the compact spare See Check Tire Pressure System in the Index Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in...

Страница 270: ...wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle T...

Страница 271: ...Compartment Air Filter If Equipped 6 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 25 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 25 Power Steering Fluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 27 Brakes 6 31 Battery 6 38 B...

Страница 272: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Страница 273: ...e outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehi...

Страница 274: ...orized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty...

Страница 275: ...d to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel a...

Страница 276: ...river s side of the vehicle While refueling hang the tethered cap from the hook on the fuel door To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go...

Страница 277: ...urn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This wou...

Страница 278: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Страница 279: ...floor 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release The hood latch is located under the hood near the center and at the front edge of the grille 3 Lift up on the latc...

Страница 280: ...A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Remote Positive Terminal C Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center BEC D Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir E Radiator Pressure Cap F Engine Oil Dipstick G Engine...

Страница 281: ...DIC Warnings and Messages in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel...

Страница 282: ...oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so...

Страница 283: ...the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper v...

Страница 284: ...se is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing D Most t...

Страница 285: ...to Reset the Oil Life System If Equipped After changing the engine oil the Oil Life System should be reset It will not reset itself To reset the Oil Life System press and hold the RESET button on the...

Страница 286: ...verview in the Index for more information on location To check or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Lift the latches on the air cleaner housing cover 2 Remove the air intake hos...

Страница 287: ...leaner filter by pulling upward and rearward 5 Check or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the rear section of the engine air cleaner filter 7 Reconnect the electrical connector 8 Reatt...

Страница 288: ...he air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature the outside air entering the vehicle is routed through a filter The fil...

Страница 289: ...y of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choo...

Страница 290: ...the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P D With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position t...

Страница 291: ...ough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the prop...

Страница 292: ...OOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warn...

Страница 293: ...ngine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTI...

Страница 294: ...ery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the cool...

Страница 295: ...r neck See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid...

Страница 296: ...be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection ag...

Страница 297: ...t antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver s side of the engine compartment See Engine C...

Страница 298: ...the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on See Brake System Warning L...

Страница 299: ...ill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that...

Страница 300: ...id increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System...

Страница 301: ...t cushion To access the battery see Removing the Rear Seat Cushion in the Index You don t need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle See Jump Starting in the Index CAUTION A battery that is...

Страница 302: ...cle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You c...

Страница 303: ...AUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps...

Страница 304: ...er 7 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the bulb assembly Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators The aim has been pre set...

Страница 305: ...he vehicle should be properly prepared as follows D The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface D The vehicle must have all four tires...

Страница 306: ...rocedure If you believe your headlamps need only vertical up down adjustment follow only the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 TorxR socket or T15 Torx screwdriver H...

Страница 307: ...lamps 2 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on each lamp if left low beam subtract two inches Record this distance 3 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the floor to the re...

Страница 308: ...llow the beam cut off of the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface NOTICE Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build u...

Страница 309: ...iner 3 Install the new bulb and turn the bulb assembly back into place Cornering Lamps Follow the same procedure as used for replacing the headlamps However to remove the cornering lamp bulb press the...

Страница 310: ...ll out the assembly 3 Push in the tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 4 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out 5 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bu...

Страница 311: ...and remove the bolts that hold the assembly in place 5 Pull out the bulb assembly 6 Turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise while pressing it firmly 7 Pull the bulb socket straight out...

Страница 312: ...e windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull the assembly down enough to release it from the U hooked end of the wiper arm Slide the assembly awa...

Страница 313: ...serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious in...

Страница 314: ...overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Roug...

Страница 315: ...system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the...

Страница 316: ...e 45 to 90 minutes depending on your driving habits After the system has been calibrated the system will alert the driver that a tire is low up to a maximum speed of 65 mph 105 km h Tire Inspection an...

Страница 317: ...n emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When I...

Страница 318: ...s with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could ca...

Страница 319: ...fety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr...

Страница 320: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your v...

Страница 321: ...tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wh...

Страница 322: ...damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dange...

Страница 323: ...ad the instructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set D Carefully scrape off any excess stain D Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A s...

Страница 324: ...water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove di...

Страница 325: ...often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use abrasive cleaners...

Страница 326: ...ehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold w...

Страница 327: ...sive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials s...

Страница 328: ...f off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Clean...

Страница 329: ...ey have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the f...

Страница 330: ...plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with...

Страница 331: ...and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts...

Страница 332: ...and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses an...

Страница 333: ...there may be an additional cover that you will need to lift to gain access to the fuses Fuse 22 or 23 can be moved to the outer position to provide continuous power to the auxiliary outlet or cigarett...

Страница 334: ...Sensor 21 Injector Bank 1 22 Auxiliary Power 23 Cigarette Lighter 24 Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps 25 Horn 26 Air Conditioner Clutch Micro Relays Usage 27 High Beam Headlamp 28 Low Beam Headlamp 29...

Страница 335: ...located under the rear seat cushion The battery s ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed To help avoid damage to the battery and wires be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushi...

Страница 336: ...lts are properly routed and are not twisted 1 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Don t let the safety belts get t...

Страница 337: ...e removed to access the BEC See Removing the Rear Seat Cushion in the Index Minifuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 HVAC Blower 3 Memory 4 ALDL 5 Rear Fog Lamps 6 CD 7 Driver s Door Module 8 Air Bag System SIR...

Страница 338: ...Interior Lamps 28 Not Used 29 Ignition Switch 30 Not Used 31 Right Front Heated Seat 32 Not Used Minifuses Usage 33 HVAC 34 Ignition 3 Rear 35 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 36 Turn Signal Hazard 37 HVAC...

Страница 339: ...ronic Level Control ELC Circuit Breakers Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows Mini Relays Usage 58 Cigar 59 Rear Defogger MaxiFuses Usage 60 Not Used 61 Rear Defog 62 Not Used 63 Audio Amplifier 64 E...

Страница 340: ...nglish and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Capacities Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overh...

Страница 341: ...ter GM Part No 25654414 Engine Oil Filter GM Part No 25010792 Fuel Filter GM Part No 25121942 Transaxle Filter GM Part No 24206433 Spark Plugs GM Part No 25161444 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Windshield Wip...

Страница 342: ...dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 8 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 20 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 27 P...

Страница 343: ...t Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect...

Страница 344: ...o the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what y...

Страница 345: ...ells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will p...

Страница 346: ...rvice police taxi or other commercial application One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil...

Страница 347: ...intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none o...

Страница 348: ...y 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severe conditions only Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000...

Страница 349: ...tenance be recorded If your vehicle has a GM Oil Life Systemt the system will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 10 000 miles 16 000 km since your last oil change...

Страница 350: ...on See footnote See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 12 000 Miles 20 000 km j Change engi...

Страница 351: ...otnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the In...

Страница 352: ...27 000 Miles 45 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every...

Страница 353: ...dex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 39 000 Miles 65 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control...

Страница 354: ...lter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle f...

Страница 355: ...months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote...

Страница 356: ...ion in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 63 000 Miles 105 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emi...

Страница 357: ...ger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Chang...

Страница 358: ...Control Service See footnote 84 000 Miles 140 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger c...

Страница 359: ...ichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 96 000 Miles 160 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j...

Страница 360: ...uent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automa...

Страница 361: ...nance be recorded If your vehicle has the GM Oil Life Systemt the system will show you when to change the engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 miles 5 000 km and 10 000 miles 16 000 km since yo...

Страница 362: ...st An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addition...

Страница 363: ...ngine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and add...

Страница 364: ...railer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87...

Страница 365: ...67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index f...

Страница 366: ...See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for pro...

Страница 367: ...ent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automat...

Страница 368: ...add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coo...

Страница 369: ...Blades Cleaning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During v...

Страница 370: ...n any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Страница 371: ...e regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parkin...

Страница 372: ...d Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for prope...

Страница 373: ...he throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and...

Страница 374: ...n drinkable water and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Par...

Страница 375: ...o 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICAN...

Страница 376: ...vided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Страница 377: ...7 36 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 378: ...faction Procedure 8 3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 5 Roadside Assistance 8 7 Canadian Roadsi...

Страница 379: ...contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further h...

Страница 380: ...o this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decisio...

Страница 381: ...92 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa...

Страница 382: ...rogram is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY...

Страница 383: ...at tire D Jump starts We have quick easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs D Hotels D Glass replacement D Tire repair facilities D Rental vehicle...

Страница 384: ...cle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehi...

Страница 385: ...maximum of 30 00 per day supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may inclu...

Страница 386: ...NG SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National High...

Страница 387: ...r C Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1...

Страница 388: ...ice information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publ...

Страница 389: ...the above address for quotation 2001 120 00 2001 50 00 2001 20 00 2001 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax GM BUI ORD00 Pric...

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